Recently, the Board completed a review and update of its emergency evacuation plan which takes into account employees on staff and visitors with disabilities.   The Board is making its updated plan publicly available, as well as summary on how it was developed, as a resource for other organizations who may implement or update their own plans.  While this plan is specific to the Board's workforce and building site, it may help others identify and address some of the important issues that need to be taken into account in developing evacuation plans that accommodate persons with disabilities.  Questions on the Board's evacuation plan can be directed to Peg Blechman at (202) 272-0043 (voice) or (202) 272-0082 (TTY).

Other resources on emergency egress, including design criteria, and on disaster preparedness that address the needs of persons with disabilities are also available.